John Galliano

Backstory

Designer: John GallianoOwned By: LVMHFounded: 1984, Paris History: Born in Gibraltar and trained at Central Saint Martins in London, Galliano has a well-earned reputation for runway spectacle (for his graduate show, he transformed the school grounds into a street scene from the French Revolution). He has been creative director for Dior womenswear since 1996, while continuing his eponymous men's line, whose collections never fail to push boundaries—or impress with their skillful execution. The Look: Imagine menswear as done by one of the world's top couturiers, and you're close....